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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.41, 1,444.04 and 574.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.41, 1,444.04 and 574.30 is: 792.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.41 : 1,444.04 = 574.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.41/1,444.04 = 574.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.41x = 1,444.04 × 574.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.41x = 829,312.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,312.17/1,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.53

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